Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Biological Molecules

Phylogeny

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Explosives Detective